When

Saturday, September 27th, 2025

Where

Lakefront Trail (Course Map will be emailed), Chicago IL

Distances

5K · 10K · Half · 1 Mile

About this race

National Coffee Day: Run for Coffee CHICAGO/EVANSTON

Date: 2025-09-27

Location: Lakefront Trail, Chicago, IL

Course Map will be emailed.

For more information, visit Race Registration.

Overview

  • Quick Sell-Out: Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up.
  • Group Size: This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave.
  • All Welcome: All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!
  • Pure Run: There’s no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting!

Timing

  • Optional Timing: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online.
  • No Timing Chips: This is a stress-free run to support you in achieving your goals!

What You Get (Swag Bag)

  • Running T-Shirt: Shipped to the address you register with - US only
  • Finisher's Gifts: Finisher's Towel or Giveaway, Finisher's Medal!
  • Digital Training Pack: Included for participants.
  • Online Results: Online Results &: Certificate of Completion.

Packet Pickup

  • No Hassle: No hassle of picking up packets required!
  • Swag Shipping: Swag shipped direct to your address.
  • Race Bibs: Race bibs are provided on race day.

Swag Delivery

  • Shirt Delivery: You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race.
  • Last Minute Registrations: Yes, we accept last minute registrations, but shirts may arrive after the run.

Wave Times

  • Wave A: 7:30AM
  • Wave B: 8:00AM
  • Wave C: 8:30AM
  • Late Runners: Can run upon arrival: coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave.

Virtual Run Option

  • Support Tools: Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools.
  • Flexible Timing: Can be done any time and place of your choosing.
  • Submission: Submit your results to receive your medal!

Race Bundle

  • Discount: Sign-up for more races and get a discount!

Sponsorships

  • Become a Sponsor: If you're looking to become a sponsor, we’d love to showcase your business!
  • More Info: Visit us at Event Sponsorships.

Join Our Volunteers

  • Volunteer Opportunity: If you're interested in helping with community runs, join our team of volunteers!
  • Volunteer Form: Fill out the form here.

Charity Initiatives

Find out more about our charity initiatives at www.thebestracesjourney.com and help us make a donation for every mile logged after the race!

Course map

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